System and method for routing messages between applications

Abstract

A system and method for enabling the interchange of enterprise data through an open platform is disclosed. This open platform can be based on a standardized interface that enables parties to easily connect to and use the network. Services operating as senders, recipients, and in-transit parties can therefore leverage a framework that overlays a public network.

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[0001]The present application claims priority to Provisional application Ser. No. ______, Attorney Docket No. GRCN001 / 00US, entitled, “System and Method for Routing Messages Between Applications,” filed Mar. 26, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a system and method for message routing. More specifically, the present invention relates to a message routing network for routing messages between applications.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Corporate reliance on technology has become more complex and more pervasive. Increasingly, companies are identifying opportunities to extend their core business or cut costs using the Internet. Both trends have put increasing priority on integrating disparate business applications. For this reason, enterprise application integration (EAI) has emerged as a solution for allowing information technology departments to ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]In accordance with the present invention, the interchange of enterprise data is supported through an open platform. This open platform can be based on a standardized interface that enables services to easily connect to and use the message interchange network. Services operating as senders, recipients, and in-transit parties can therefore leverage a framework that overlays a public network.

Problems solved by technology

Corporate reliance on technology has become more complex and more pervasive.

As many EAI vendors have experienced, the practice of releasing customized connectors (or adapters) for each specific enterprise software package has not proven to be scalable.

As each supplier releases new versions of their software, EAI vendors find themselves unable to gain traction under the burden of supporting their existing adapters.

Notwithstanding the benefits of EAT, the software costs and resource investments of EAI prevent small-to-medium enterprise (SME) customers from embracing EAI solutions.

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